Karoonda East Murray

Sherlock

SA5301

Sherlock at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

70

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Sherlock.

Sherlock (5301) sits in the Karoonda East Murray region of South Australia.

Sherlock has roughly 70 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Sherlock scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Sherlock's population at 70, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

70

Median age

58

Family households

61%

Lone person

35%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$100/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$100/wk

Owner occupied

77%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

70

Median age: 58

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Sherlock.

Local schools for Sherlock

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Government School Catchment

Coomandook Area School

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Karoonda Area School

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Tailem Bend Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Sherlock.

What is the Sherlock postcode?
Sherlock is in the 5301 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
What is the average rent in Sherlock?
The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $100.
What schools are in Sherlock?
There are 4 schools serving Sherlock on this page, including Coomandook Area School, Karoonda Area School, Tailem Bend Primary School.
How walkable is Sherlock?
Sherlock has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Sherlock?
Sherlock is close to Peake, Coomandook, Moorlands, Wynarka, Cooke Plains.
What is the population of Sherlock?
Sherlock has approximately 70 residents. The median age is 58.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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